Biotechnology Jobs

Ellison Institute of Technology · Oxford

Design and conduct experiments on nanopore technologies, single-molecule analysis, and 3D tissue engineering, spanning chemistry, biology, physics and engineering. Postdocs lead development of emerging biotech methods, publish impactful research, and mentor junior researchers within a 100+ researcher institute.

CSL · Breda, Netherlands · US$212,000 – US$251,000 pa

Leads the full scope of statistical contribution to a clinical development programme, defining statistical strategy and methodologies for trial design, analysis and regulatory submissions. Represents Biostatistics in interactions with authorities such as FDA, EMA and PMDA, and manages outsourcing or internal statistical programmers. Two positions support multiple therapeutic areas.

CSL · Opfikon, Switzerland · US$212,000 – US$251,000 pa

Leads the full statistical contribution to a clinical development programme, defining statistical strategy for trial design, analysis and regulatory submissions, and representing Biostatistics in interactions with the FDA, EMA and PMDA. Also manages outsourcing to CROs and internal statistical programmers, and supports departmental improvement initiatives.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Oxford

Lead the DMPK team at Vertex's Oxford site, shaping strategy and operations while sitting on both the Global DMPK and Oxford Site leadership teams. The role directs ADME science across discovery and development programmes, partners with Medicinal Chemistry, Biology, Preclinical Safety and Clinical Pharmacology, and oversees regulatory documentation such as INDs and marketing applications. It combines deep small-molecule DMPK expertise with hiring, mentoring and resource planning.

Francis Crick Institute · London · £47,500 pa

Investigates how protein machines remodel microtubules using cryo-electron microscopy, protein reconstitution and fluorescence microscopy. As an early member of a new lab, you will shape the research programme, establish experimental approaches and develop scientific independence while working closely with the group leader.

University of Oxford · Oxford · £39,424 – £43,984 pa

Carries out laboratory research on synthetic genome DNA assembly, generating constructs and testing new approaches using recombinant DNA methylases. Involves molecular cloning, long DNA molecule extraction, bacterial culture and recombinant protein production and purification, with scope for some bioinformatic analysis. Based in a well-equipped Oxford lab, collaborating on translation of synthetic chloroplast genomes into crop plants such as potato and wheat.

IQVIA · Cambridge

A senior scientific leadership role shaping and delivering a drug discovery strategy, driving adoption of AI-assisted design, predictive modelling, automation and computational science across a diverse portfolio. The post-holder mentors multidisciplinary teams spanning biology, chemistry, protein design, pharmacology and translational sciences, and acts as a scientific ambassador in client engagements, proposals and partnerships.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Oxford

A 12-month laboratory-based industrial placement within the Structural Biology & Biophysics department, working at the interface with Biology on a collaborative project. The role involves membrane protein preparation and reconstitution into lipid-based model systems, functional characterisation using electrophysiology, and interpreting biochemical and biophysical data to support early drug discovery.

Moderna · Oxford

Develops, validates and runs ligand-binding and cell-based bioanalytical assays generating pharmacodynamic and immunogenicity data for clinical mRNA programmes. Works in a GcLP-regulated lab using Thermo Watson LIMS and electronic notebooks, handling clinical samples, critical reagents, SOPs and validation reports while partnering with Clinical Operations and Sample Management.